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The Philippines Saw a Sudden Surge of Fake Facebook Accounts. Here’s Why Everyone Is on Edge.
Reports of the fake accounts, coming amid a series of troubling developments, have left many Filipinos scared and reluctant to post critical views of the government online.
The Philippines Is Struggling to Contain the Coronavirus. The Government Is Making It Worse.
Philippine hospitals are in the thick of battling rising coronavirus numbers but some government officials are only adding to the problem.
These Filipino Gamers and Skateboarders Want Everyone to Know They Are Athletes Too
Esports and skateboarding, two sports with reputations to prove, will have their biggest showing on the Philippine stage at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. But will the government get in the way of their national teams’ glory?
How Posting Nudes on Twitter Is Helping Filipino Women Become More Sex Positive
The “alterverse” is a community on Twitter marked by sexually explicit content. It allows Filipino women to break free from the conservatism of Philippine society.
Manny Pacquiao Finally Wants to Leave Jesus Out of Death Penalty Debates
The boxer-senator previously used Jesus’ crucifixion to justify the reimposition of capital punishment but changed his tune when another lawmaker used it against his argument.
Tokyo, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur Are in the Top Five Most Overworked Cities
Data from a new study reveals that residents from these cities consistently work the longest hours but are offered the fewest vacation leaves.
How the World’s Billionaires Prepare for the Apocalypse
Some of these doomsday bunkers come equipped with a cinema, spa, fully-stocked gym, garden, and pool.
Singaporean Pedestrians Are Losing to Hoverboards, E-Scooters, And Segways
Personal mobility devices have become increasingly popular in Singapore. Some pedestrians aren’t happy.
30,000 More Deaths per Year in China If Global Warming Rises by Half-a-Degree
This figure is an optimistic estimate. Without taking future infrastructure improvements into account, the annual death toll could rise by another 50 percent.
A 15-Year-Old British Girl Is Missing in Malaysia
The police are treating it as a missing person case, while her parents believe she was abducted.
A Filipino Taxi Driver Was Arrested After Charging $115 for a 15-Minute Ride
The actual fare should have been under $5.
Donald Trump Is the New Face of North Korea’s Stamps
The stamps, which are on sale in North Korea’s capital, feature key moments from Trump and Kim Jong Un’s joint summit last year.